Events February 3 - Emperor Frederick Barbarossa takes Crema, Italy following a cruel siege, as part of his campaign against the independent Italian city-states. Eric IX of Sweden is succeeded by Karl Sverkersson (see Swedish monarchs). The Heiji Rebellion continues in Japan. Yasovarman II succeeds his uncle Dharanindravarman as ruler of the Khmer Empire. Dharanindravarman's son Jayavarman acquiesces to his cousin's succession and goes into exile in neighboring Champa. Spital am Semmering… (More on 1160)